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OSHA’s Top Ten Citations for 2019
These are OSHA’s top ten most frequently written citations in 2019, with the facts and the explanations surrounding them, as... More →
Q & A: Addressing Citations
Question: “How much time do you have to correct the citation?” Answer: Depends on the citation and time set forth... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1926.1053 - Ladders
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: Q & A: Drum & Tumbler Guarding
Q: “My question is in regards to the turning barrel of a “tumbler”. Does this need to have a shroud... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: Q & A: Arc Flash Studies
Q: “When do you need to have an arc flash study conducted? Any tips on starting the process?” A: There... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: Q & A: Safety Data Sheet Availability
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.305 Electrical Wiring Methods & 1910.303 General Requirements
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.212 - Machine Guarding
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.178 - Powered Industrial Trucks
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.147 - Lockout/Tagout
The sixth most cited hazard by OSHA in Fiscal Year 2022 is lockout/tagout or Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout), general... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.134 - Respiratory Protection
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1926.451 - Scaffolding
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1910.1200 - Hazard Communication
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: 1926.501 - Fall Protection
The following is an excerpt from Tackle OSHA’s Top 10. Hosted by Chief Safety Officer Jill James, you can listen... More →
How to Avoid Safety Recordkeeping Errors and Citations
Failure to maintain current and error-free workplace records can end up costing you loads of money in OSHA violations. Employers... More →
Tackle OSHA's Top 10
OSHA's Top 10 Most-Frequent Citations address hazards that commonly result in serious occupational injury, fatality, or illness. This mix of... More →
Hazardous Effects of Hazardous Energy – Stay Safe and in Control
Well thought-out plans to control hazardous energy prevent 50,000 injuries and 120 deaths a year, according to OSHA. Hazardous energy... More →
Q & A: OSHA’s Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards
Question: “Does OSHA have a "high-risk" hazard list, like combustible dust, or lack of FR clothing in facilities with Flash... More →
Knock, Knock—It’s OSHA: Programmed Inspections (Part 1)
It’s no secret that OSHA inspections trigger a fear response for some employers, where employees are sent scrambling to reconcile... More →
A Quick Guide to an OSHA Inspection
It’s understandable to feel stressed when thinking about being inspected by OSHA. Thankfully, OSHA has made strides to ensure employers... More →
Don’t Forget About Industrial Ergonomic Safety Training
Employees are usually familiar with the more obvious hazards in the industrial facility they work in. Maybe they’re working near... More →
Are you on OSHA’s COVID-19 inspection list?
A new OSHA NEP helps employers know what to look out for.... More →
How OSHA Investigators Think: Breakrooms, Water, Hand Soap
What did I commonly cite when I was an OSHA Inspector? Here are three examples: #1. The Basics Sometimes, being... More →
How OSHA Inspectors Think: Free Poster
Here are a few more things that I like to call ‘low-hanging fruit’ for OSHA inspectors—circumstances that are common, obvious... More →
Lessons from a Life in Safety: #1
Trusted Advising. Not Punitive Policing. My first job out of graduate school was as an OSHA Investigator. I had an... More →
OSHA's 2014 SST Inspection Program Enters Final Months
An excerpt from HSI’s guide to understanding OSHA inspections found its way to the pages of Occupational Health & Safety... More →
Supervisor Safety Liability: 4 Common Exposures
The responsibilities and expectations placed on supervisors are enormous at times—production, workforce management, quality control, budgets, and of course safety... More →
Persistent Risks: Why Manufacturing Needs a New Approach to Safety
Manufacturing is a cornerstone of the U.S. economy, employing over 12.7 million workers. Yet, despite advancements in automation and process... More →
DH Pace, national door and dock provider, reduces TRIR and claims with EHS solution
DH Pace moves from paper/email/excel to EHS platform, changing their culture. Company: DH Pace Company, Inc.Solution: 11 EHS ApplicationsIndustry: Commercial... More →
All the OSHA Acronyms! With Definitions!
One of the frustrating things about the government—or any large bureaucratic institution—is the jargon. Least popular for laymen are acronyms... More →
Get Your CEO To Support Safety With “The Curve” Approach
The Pitfalls Of Safety Lingo Do you ever feel when you open your mouth to talk about safety, the... More →
June is National Safety Month - 2018
Although any environmental, health and safety (EHS) professional will tell you that every month should be safety awareness month, it’s... More →
Q & A: Whistle Blower Inspections
Question: “What criteria is used to determine if an inspection needs to happen when someone whistle blows on the company?”... More →
Predict and Prevent Construction Risks with AI-Powered Capabilities
Worker safety in construction is a constant challenge. Construction last year counted the highest number of workplace deaths in the... More →
The Possible Impact of Regulatory Reductions on Workplace Safety Enforcement
On January 30, President Trump signed an executive order entitled “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs,” which targets the reduction... More →
Managing the Safety Risks of a Construction Contractor
Very few construction contractors self-perform all of the necessary trades to complete a project. A general contractor (GC) is commonly... More →
How to Prepare for a Surprise OSHA Inspection
An OSHA inspection can happen at any time. You won’t have advance warning that an inspector is going to show... More →
What Makes Occupational Safety a Good Business Investment?
From a business perspective, safety programs do not actually generate sales or income and therefore are a financial burden or... More →
A Decade with OSHA’s Outreach Training Program
Eight million, eight hundred forty-six thousand, three hundred and eighty-two (8,846,382) That is how many workers have been trained in... More →
National Safety Month, a Reminder That Safety Should Always Come First
June marks the time of year that the National Safety Council celebrates National Safety Month 2014 to bring attention to... More →
Mitigating Warehouse Safety Hazards During High Demand
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of warehouse employees — reaching more than 1.... More →
Stay Ahead of Chemical Compliance with Smart SDS Software
Safety professionals have seen it before: your Safety Data Sheets (SDS) library looks up to date, then a supplier changes... More →
Violence Prevention: Part One
When you think of violence prevention, who are you thinking of protecting? What sort of violence is top of mind... More →
Knock, Knock—It’s OSHA: Programmed Inspections (Part 2)
Programmed inspections are OSHA’s lowest enforcement priority, but these inspections outnumber unprogrammed inspections, so it is clear that programmed inspections... More →
HSI January Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Safety Management Systems a la Disney
It’s hard to turn off your hazard awareness radar when you’re a safety professional. I constantly find myself scanning for... More →
Manufacturing Safety: Learning from Expensive Lessons in American Industry
An examination of recent OSHA violations at three American manufacturing facilities, with recommendations for improving safety conditions in your organization... More →
The “Amazon Effect” on SDS Management
In a chemical emergency, workers shouldn’t be flipping through binders, but that’s the reality facing safety teams today. People expect... More →
OSHA 2021 Outlook
With a new administration entering the White House, 2021 could be very interesting for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)... More →
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Inspections
Commercial motor vehicles, or CMVs, must be inspected often to comply with Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier... More →